Togetherness: A 50-word microfiction
They’re sitting together on the sofa, separated by the dog. The latest episode of General Hospital is halfway over. She gets up. The dog gets up too. “Want me to pause it?” he asks, staring at his phone. “Don’t bother,” she answers. “Want anything from the kitchen?” He doesn’t answer.
The Angry Reiki Master: How to be a Light Worker in the Dark
I have been a practicing Reiki Master for a few years now. Learning the art of Reiki has truly saved my life, and it is my hope that my clients and their animal companions have benefited as well. Lately, however, I’ve noticed myself reacting to many things happening around me with anger, disgust, and fear. When […]
Learning Mindful Walking the Hard Way
Mindfulness is a mantra for our times. In a practice of mindful meditation, we learn to become aware of thoughts, sensations in our bodies, and feelings. We become aware of them with curiosity and kindness, and without judgment. We acknowledge them and let them go. When our minds wander, we gently bring them back to the […]
